Le Mont sec 2009 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Le Mont sec 2009 1500ml Magnum by Huet

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with luminous reflections and silvery rim – a wine that carries its maturity with elegance.

Nose

Ripe yellow fruit dominates, yet behind it unfolds the characteristic complexity of Huet: citrus notes interweave with orange blossom water and young sage. Ginger and fully ripe pears lend depth to the bouquet, whilst a stony-smoky minerality reveals the volcanic origin of the terroir.

Palate

Taut and precise, no opulent fruit bomb, but concentrated essence. Saline minerality meets fresh yellow fruit, underpinned by gently herbal aromatics and fine extract sweetness. The expansive acidity arc lends the wine tension and drinking flow – precisely that balance which defines great Chenin Blanc.

Finish

Refreshingly long, fruity-smoky, with persistent minerality. The acidity carries the wine effortlessly into the finale and leaves a saline, stony aftertaste.

Terroir & Origin

The Le Mont comes from one of three legendary single vineyard sites of Domaine Huet in Vouvray. The vineyards on flint and chalk fundamentally shape the mineral character of this wine. The Le Mont site is considered the most structured of the three Huet crus.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chenin Blanc, farmed biodynamically. Domaine Huet, a flagship estate of the Loire for generations, vinifies its wines with natural yeasts and minimal intervention. The magnum bottle guarantees optimal ageing conditions for this age-worthy classic.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Smoked mackerel with gooseberry compote, prawns with leeks and ginger-kaffir lime leaf consommé or sweet potato cream with ginger. The wine harmonises beautifully with Asian-inspired dishes, seafood and substantial fish preparations.

Special Features

A benchmark for dry Chenin Blanc from the Loire. The magnum format (1500ml) favours development and makes this 2009 vintage a collector’s piece. At 13.5% alcohol, the vintage shows maturity, yet without excess – perfect balance between power and elegance.